That is the perfect way to enjoy a true French culinary class. Shop, talk, cook and eat real fresh French food with a master. How wonderful for you. Love her cookbooks... added a couple to my wish list.

In a word - 'AMAZING'! What a fabulous thing to do. Your pictures are great too - I will certainly be checking out those cookery books, and I may even try my hand at making Madeleines - they look scrumptious!

That looks such a wonderful day. I did a Meet the French event in 2010. We went to a bakery and learnt how they make baguettes and croissants. It was fabulous, and happened to be on my birthday. I remember it very fondly, and would love to do another outing with them next trip too.

.. how fun, for you and us ... love the pictures .... saw a review of La Palette in the art district, good place for coffee, 43 Rue de Seine ... food not the draw but major links to historical artists .. the "go to" place in St Germain des Pres ... must stop on my next visit .. have fun!

What fun for you, Carol And also us, via your delicious posts from abroad.I did the same in Provence two summers ago, at the beautiful old stone farmhouse owned by the chef, in the hills above town. Happily,Got it all on video.

I love how the madeleines pop up with little mountains in the middle! And they are best right out of the oven, aren't they? Thanks for the post. I'm looking for a cooking class to take when I go in July. I'll look into Marthe's site.

I did a similar thing in Florence last month with Sharon Oddson Gargani. We shopped in the Central Market, and then walked back to her flat to cook a wonderful, easy, delicious meal: artichokes with parmigiano and pistachios, fettuccine with citrus sauce, grilled chicken with a brick, and chocolate cake with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt. It was a wonderful day!

What a fantastic experience! I love everything about this - her home (that first shot is just stunning), Marthe (understated French style) and the food - OMG. I can just about smell those warm madeleines. (And like another commenter, in love with her oven). Thanks for the post and the link - definitely saving this idea for my next trip xo

FABULOUS POST!! One of your Top Five Ever!! Terrific ideas for what to do (can't wait to try her cooking class), what Farmer's Market to go to, what books to buy, and madeleines from THAT stove--two of my all-time faves!! Mille mercis!

I was just blogging about my cooking class with Marthe, but you did such a wonderful job, that I will refer to yours. I signed up through Viator, and had the best time shopping and cooking almost the same menu with Marthe. I had a chance to cook it for friends a week later, and even without her guidance and kitchen, it came out delicious. I bought those scissors, too!

I am back home in LA (Manhattan Beach). Just wanted to send a picture of Chef Marthe, ME (to the right of Marthe in blue) and my sis Cristine at the market. It was a wonderful time! I enjoyed our class with her very much. She gave me a business card you had done for her too.

I never made it to tea at Hotel Shangri-La unfortunately, but maybe when you move to Paris and I am there- we can go together! Have a good weekend. Thanks again for all the wonderful things you share!

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